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OystoberFest

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 3602 Hawthorne Ave, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States

Category: Arts & Culture

OystoberFest
RICHMOND’S FAVORITE OYSTER ROAST To Benefit St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church and its 40+ Outreach Ministries Oysters, Beer, Brats, Desserts, Wine, Bands, and a Kids’ Zone What: Oysters the way you like them in a fun, family-friendly festival in Richmond’s Northside. You can get them fried, steamed and raw – or order a po’ boy with homemade remoulade. We’ll have brats and hotdogs ta’ boot. Wine, Beer, Cider and Hard Lemonade, Water, and other refreshments will be available. A day full of live music and a Kids’ Zone, featuring moon-bounces, face painting, and other activities (an all-day pass is available for purchase – $7). BANDS: 12:00p to 1:00p Berto Sales (Latin Jazz, Gypsy Rhumba) 1:20p to 2:20p Cheap Comfort (Folk Rock, Rock Folk) 2:40p to 4:10p Hey Little Sister (A Rock Medly) 4:30p to 6:00p The Hot Seats (Bluegrass) NEW! Family Picnic Area – large, fenced, and shaded lawn for spreading out blankets and enjoying this year’s fall foliage. FREE TO ATTEND ($2 Donation suggested) Food, drinks, kids’ zone charged separately. All the events oyster shells will be collected by the Oyster Shell Recycling Program – run by the VCU Rice River Center. The shells will be used to help restore oyster bed habitats in Virginia waterways. Rice Rivers Center will be on hand to answer questions about their programs. We-Pay-You Bike Valet – Each bike earns the rider $2 in tickets and is supported by BikeWalk RVA.

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